OUT AND ABOUT CALENDAR

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Upcoming: • Feb. 16: Father Gus's Chili Dinner: 6 - 8 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, 307 Avenue F in Matamoras. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus John Paul II Council #13935 of St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s. $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Take out available, bring your container. Starting January 19th, tickets will be sold at St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s after all masses. Or call Benny Marasa at 570-296-5564. NO tickets will be sold at the door.

• SAT Test Date: Mar. 9: Last day to Register Feb. 8th. Test held at Honesdale High School. Juniors who plan to apply for a four year college or university should consider these date. Applications avail online at www.collegeboard.com

ONGOING: • Al-Anon Meeting: "There is Always Hope": 12:30 p.m. Every Thursday. Bethel Lutheran Church, 193 Church Rd., (off Tow Path Rd. between Hawley and Rowland), Rowland. If your life is being affected by someone's drinking, please come and let us share our strength, hope and experience. It could change your life. Info 718-219-2543. • Bible Study: Noon, Every Wednesday. Bethany Presbyterian Church, 431 Wayne St. (Rt. 670) Bethany. All are welcome. •Breaking the Code - Understanding the Book of Revelations: 11:15 a.m. Bethany Presbyterian Church. Book written by Dr. Metzger, a free overview study to be held the 4th Sunday of each month. All are welcome. • Canasta: 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday. Foundation Room, Column's Museum, 608 Broad St., Milford. Beginners and veterans are welcome to join. $5 donation get you in the game and lite refreshments provided. • Cash Bingo: Door open 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Texas #4 Fire Co., Grove St., Honesdale. $1100 Progressive Jackpot. Refreshments avail, plenty of parking. Tear-offs. Bonanza and much more. The more that play, the more we pay. Questions call 253-0782. • Fellowship Dinner: 6 p.m. Every Thursday. Abraham House, 861 Maple Ave., Honesdale. Also avail, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Clothing room. Info 253-0390. • Free Lunch and Fellowship: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Hawley, 815 Church St., 2nd & 4th Saturdays. For info call 226-4835. • Free Luncheon: Noon - 1 p.m. Hawley United Methodist Church. First and third Saturday of the month. • Honesdale Head Start Pre-K Registration: 2 Center’s Open at St. Vincent's School Building: Honesdale Head Start, 329 Cliff St., Honesdale is currently taking application for the 2012/2012 school year. We are also starting to take applications for the 2013/2014 School Year as well. For more info about this free program for families that meet income requirements and individualized learning, developmental and health screenings, nutritional assessments, parents involvement and social services, please call Helen 253-0496. Integrated services are also avail for children with disabilities. Lunch and snacks provide daily. Classes are held 5 days a week and we offer morning and afternoon sessions, and classes do fill very fast. Transportation will be avail in some areas. To register your child you will need proof of income (Four current pay stubs or W-2 form and the child's birth certificate. Please call today. •Honesdale Saturday Free Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - Noon. Every Saturday at either St. John's Lutheran or Grace Episcopal Church. Free to the community. For info call Laura at 687-6436. • Mah Jongg: Monday afternoons. Call 570-224-4048 to find out where the game will be located. Beginners and experienced players invited. No fee. Learn and play the game in a non-competitive atmosphere. • Save Energy & Money: Whole Energy Auditing Program - Rebates Avail. DEP grant funded program. Please call Green Field Energy Solutions at 876-0537 or visit www.greenfieldenergysolutions.com • Shutterbug Program: Thursday’s 3:30 - 5 p.m. Carbondale Senior Center. A free youth (12-18) Photography Program. Learn camera basics, photo taking, building a portfolio, development techniques and editing. For info call Tomara Wilding at 961-1592 ext. 108. • Story Time and Play Groups: Community Library, Hamlin. Registration is now open for children ages 6 months - 5 years. For info, 689-0903. • Teachers - Tutoring and or Coaching: Call the Manchester Community Library, at 570-224-4173 and leave a message, someone will get back to you. •Tuesday Night Bingo: Weekly. Shohola Twp. Vol. Fire & Rescue. For info call Jean at 559-7525 or 296-4436. • Wayne County Library January Artist of the Month: David Koepke: 1406 Main St., Honesdale. Dave’s artwork is made from paper and acrylic on board. His work is for sale and will be hanging at the library until the end of January. Dave has generously offered to split any proceeds of his sales during his January display with the library. This is Dave’s first art display. • Wayne County Library New Programs: 1406 Main St., Honesdale. Book Clubbing with Ms. Betty - Tues. 4 - 5 p.m. For children ages 9 - 12. Horrible Harry Book Club - Wed. 4:30-5:30 p.m. For children ages 6 - 8. Family Story Time - Sat. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome. For more info call the library at 253-1220 or e-mail mslmms@waynelibraries.org. • Winter coats available at The Other Shop: 1036 Main St., Honesdale. New and gently-used winter coats/ jackets avail. Many of the items cost less than $10. Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers operate the consignment shop to benefit the local hospital. Volunteers are always needed. For more info, call Co-chair Sheila Davis 253-0845. •Winter Farmer’s Market: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday’s - Through May. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Produce, dairy, meats, bread, baked goods, granola, maple syrup, soaps, teas, coffee and more. For info visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call The Cooperage Project at 253-2020. • Women Seeking Serenity Through the 12 Steps: Friday's, 7 p.m. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7th and Church St., side entrance, Honesdale. Sisterhood of women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problems and help others recover from addictions and painful relationships. For info visit womenseekingserenity.org. • Yoga: Moravian Church, Mondays, 6, Moravian Church, downtown Newfoundland. Everyone is welcome, by donation. Proceeds benefit the church. For info e-mail yoginisisters@yahoo.com or call 603-848-3930. Do not call the church. •Yoga & Meditation: Thursdays and Friday evenings - yoga at 5:30 p.m. Friday meditation at 6:45 p.m. Mt. Cobb Wellness Ctr/Vital Links Chiropractic Ctr. For info e-mail yoginisisters@yahoo.com or call 603-848-3930.

JAN. 22 (TUES) • Blood Drive: 4 - 8 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 111 Old Salem Pike, Honesdale. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #475. • CPR PRO Class: 6:30 p.m. Central Firehouse Station 27, Lackawaxen Twp., Pike County. Cost $25 per student. Instructors by Lackawaxen EMS Instruction Team. Please respond by e-mail with number of students you may be sending. • India: Exploration of Geography, Religion and Culture (Third part of three): 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Wayne Co. Public Library. Our presenter Sheila Vaswani will begin a a new 4 part series on Japan: An Exploration of Geography, Culture, History and Modernity in February. It is not necessary to attend all.

JAN. 23 (WED) • Post Sandy Disaster Seminar for Pocono Private Communities: 6 - 8 p.m. Sycamore Grill, Delaware Water Gap. The program will cover issues including insurance, planning and preparation for disasters, clean up, communication with residents and related topics. The session, which costs $30 for CAI members and $50 for non-members (discounts apply for registering early). The session includes dinner and advanced registration is suggested. Individuals can register online at www.cai-padelval.org or call 877-608-9777.

JAN 28 (MON) • Waymart Area Historical Society Meeting: 5 p.m. Waymart Borough Bldg., 128 South St. This is a workshop to prepare mass mailings for 2013, followed by a pizza party. Call or e-mail President Jane Varcoe at 488-6750 if you can attend. janev@socantel.net

JAN 29 (TUES) • Tuesdays with Nellie: 5 - 6:45 p.m. A mystery book club for the months of Jan. - Mar. with Annelle Snyder. Come to one. Come to all. Each month will be a different theme. January the group will read a “gritty crime” novel. Contact the Wayne Co Public Library by phone 253-1220 or by e-mail at ewilson@waynelibraries.org or stop at the library with any questions or to register.

JAN. 31 (THUR) • Childbirth Classes: Jan 24 & 31. 6 - 8 p.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital. Presented by Certified Childbirth Educator Kristine Price, RN. Many topics to be explored. Tour of New Beginnings, Wayne Memorial Hospital’s maternity unit. A one-day condensed class will be offered on Sat, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee for the comprehensive class is $75; the condensed class is $60. The cost of the classes are covered for women belonging to PA Healthy Beginnings Plus Program. To register/info, call Women’s Health Center at 253-3005. Space is limited. • GHP Business Owner's and Employees Get Together: 7:30 a.m. Fins and Feathers, 222 Willow Ave., Honesdale. Brian Batton is excited to show off all the recent renovations he’s made to better serve you and your pets. All local area business owners and their employees are invited and encouraged to attend. You do not need to be a GHP member. • Small Business Healthcare Seminar: 9 a.m. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry St. Scranton. “How Will the Affordable Health Care Act Affect My Small Business?” This seminar can be accessed directly from your office, all you need is an internet connection or a phone line. Please contact Alicia Tompkins at 342-7711 for more info. A free event, registration required. To register visit www.ScrantonChamber.com or call.